A renal cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on or inside the kidneys. Most kidney cysts are harmless and don’t cause problems, but sometimes, they can grow large, cause pain, or lead to complications like infections or obstructive symptoms due to compression over bowel. In these cases, a surgeon may recommend removing the cyst. Laparoscopic renal cyst excision is a minimally invasive surgery where the surgeon removes the cyst using small incisions and a tiny camera (called a laparoscope) to guide the procedure. This method is less painful and faster recovers than traditional open surgery.